Definition

1. Noun:
   • A building or venue specifically designed for the public screening of motion pictures (movies): A commercial establishment equipped with a large screen, projection equipment, and seating for an audience to watch films.
   • The business or industry of showing films in such a venue: Can refer to the cinema as an institution or commercial activity.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Chúng tôi đã đi xem phim mới ở rạp chiếu bóng. (We went to see the new movie at the cinema.)
  • Rạp chiếu bóng này có âm thanh rất tốt. (This movie theater has very good sound.)
  • Anh ấy làm việc tại một rạp chiếu bóng. (He works at a cinema.)

Advanced Usage

• "rạp chiếu bóng gia đình": A family-oriented cinema, often implying a venue suitable for all ages.

  • Chúng tôi thường chọn rạp chiếu bóng gia đình để đi cùng trẻ con. (We often choose a family-friendly cinema to go to with the children.)

• "rạp chiếu bóng cổ điển/retro": A classic or retro cinema, often one that shows older films or has historic architecture.

  • Rạp chiếu bóng cổ điển đó vẫn chiếu các phim đen trắng. (That classic cinema still screens black-and-white films.)

Variants and Related Words

• Rạp chiếu phim: A more modern and common synonym for "rạp chiếu bóng". (Movie theater, cinema)
• Rạp xi-nê: A dated term, derived from the French "cinéma". (Cinema)
• Rạp chớp bóng: An archaic term, literally "flash-picture house", referring to early cinema. (Cinema, picture house)

Synonyms

• Movie theater: (American English) A building where movies are shown.
• Cinema: (British English) A theater where films are shown for public entertainment; also refers to the art or industry of filmmaking.
• Picture palace: (British English, dated) A large, often ornate cinema.

Related Phrases

• Đi rạp chiếu bóng: To go to the cinema/movies.

  • Cuối tuần này bạn có muốn đi rạp chiếu bóng không? (Do you want to go to the movies this weekend?)

• Lịch chiếu (của rạp chiếu bóng): The screening schedule (of a cinema).

  • Hãy kiểm tra lịch chiếu trước khi chúng ta đi. (Let's check the showtimes before we go.)

1. Picture-palace, movie house; cinema